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Oral History: Doug Ashman, 2012 - 2017

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCRF/141/20

Scope and Contents

Includes: two transcripts and recordings of interviews with Doug Ashman, Head Groundsman, 1961-1999, on his experiences of working at Churchill College including recollections of Reverend Cain, Major General Jack Hamilton, working practices and equipment in the grounds and gardens department, moving the trees planted by Sir Winston Churchill, and the sports pitches. Also includes cartoons of Doug Ashman, notes for his retirement speech and photos of Doug's retirement and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at the College.

Dates

  • Creation: 2012 - 2017

Biographical / Historical

Doug Ashman was Groundsman, then Head Groundsman from 1961-1999.

Extent

1 collection : 2 files plus digital objects paper and digital objects

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

'Born digital'. Created as digital file by Paula Laycock using HR dictaphone.

Existence and Location of Copies

A digital access copy and a printed version of the transcript are available.

Related Materials

There are additional items in this collection (CCRF/141) where the same originator also appears under the name Paula Laycock.

General

The digital recording and transcript are stored on the Archives Centre V:drive.

Originator(s)

Paula Halson

Finding aid date

2013-06-27 10:12:08+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 336087